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| GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL |
| Part I - GROUND WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION |
| Section K - SMOKE POTS AND PROJECTORS |
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I–K–12 |
| KB 3 II Bu TOXIC SMOKE CANDLE |
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TWO BLUE RINGS |
| TYPE: | Toxic smoke generator (burning type) |
| SIZE: | Length | 13.5 inches |
| Diameter | 3.1 inches | |
| Weight | 4.7 pounds |
| GERMAN DESIGNATION: | KB 3 II Bu |
| FUZE: | Pull igniter |
| OVERALL COLOR: | Tan |
| MARKINGS: | Side | Two blue bands (stencilled) |
| KB 3 II Bu (Stencilled in blue) |
| CHEMICAL FILLING: | DM (Burning mixture) |
| NOTES: |
This candle has a threaded socket in the top for a pull igniter to function the munition. These units were supposed to be packed seventy-two to an AB-500-1 container bomb, which was equipped with an aerial burst fuze. The candles are usually packed in wooden cases of 24 each, in depot storage. |
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I–K–12 |
| KB 3 II Bu Toxic Smoke Candle |
| Two Blue Rings |
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